Pryncess
A feminine name of British origin meaning "princess".
Name Census estimates that about 96 living Americans carry the first name Pryncess. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Pryncess today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pryncess births was 2018 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pryncess. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Pryncess. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
96
~ 1 in 3,570,358 Americans
Peak year
2018
12 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#17,057
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Pryncess: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Pryncess from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 55 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Pryncess remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pryncess by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Pryncess during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Pryncess
The name Pryncess is a unique and whimsical name with roots in the English language. It is a combination of the words "prince" and "princess," both of which have their origins in the Latin language. The word "prince" comes from the Latin word "princeps," which means "first" or "chief." The word "princess," on the other hand, is derived from the Latin word "principissa," which means "the wife of a prince."
While the name Pryncess is not found in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have emerged in the modern era as a creative and playful name for newborn girls. The earliest recorded examples of this name date back to the late 20th century, but its popularity has grown steadily in recent decades.
One of the earliest known people to bear the name Pryncess was Pryncess Breyana, an American social media personality and YouTuber born in 2002. She gained a significant following on platforms like Instagram and YouTube for her fashion and lifestyle content.
Another notable Pryncess was Pryncess, a character from the 2004 animated film "A Cinderella Story." The character, voiced by Jennifer Coolidge, was a quirky and comedic representation of a modern-day princess.
In the world of sports, Pryncess Jasmine was a professional wrestler who competed in promotions like Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in the early 2000s.
The name Pryncess has also been used in the music industry. Pryncess Reyna was a hip-hop artist from New York City who released several mixtapes and albums in the late 2000s and early 2010s.
Pryncess Layla was a British singer and songwriter who gained popularity in the early 2000s with her blend of pop and R&B music. She released several successful albums and collaborated with artists like Usher and Busta Rhymes.
While the name Pryncess may not have a long and storied history like some other names, it has certainly made its mark in recent years as a unique and playful choice for parents seeking to give their daughters a name that stands out from the crowd.
People
Pryncess + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pryncess as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pryncess: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pryncess?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 96 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pryncess going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,570,358 US residents.
Is Pryncess a common name?
We classify Pryncess as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 97 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pryncess most popular?
The single biggest year for Pryncess was 2018, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pryncess is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Pryncess a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pryncess in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.